Description

Three good reasons to learn C++: It’s available for DOS,
Windows, OS/2, Mac OS, and nearly every other operating system out
there, making it one of the most portable languages around. C++ is
very powerful. It’s used to create products such as Excel and
Access, and it’s used in MIS departments and consultants to
create mission critical applications for business and government.
And, it’s one of the most popular languages in the world.
But, before you master C++, you need to get a handle on Visual C++,
a set of powerful development tools for writing C++ programs.

Visual C++ For Dummies is your complete guide to the
Visual C++ environment and C++ programming. It gets you up and
running with the code, confidence and cunning you need to start
programming powerful utilities, cool games, or multimedia
masterpieces. In no time you’ll:

Visual C++ Programming For Dummies covers all the bases
of with clear, accessible instructions, sample programs and lots of
source code. Ideal for complete newcomers to C++ and experienced
C++ programmers alike, it’s divided in three sections:

A quick-guide to Visual C++—covers the main features of
the programming environment, tools, and utilities

A practical overview of C++ programming
fundamentals—walks you through the development of several C++
programs

A practical introduction to object-oriented programming—a
great primer for beginners and experienced C++ programmers

And as if all that weren’t enough, you also get a bonus
CD-ROM featuring:

All the code from the book

Trial versions of Ultimate Toolbox, and Wise Installation
System

15-day trial version of InstallShield Express

Demo version of Objective Took Kit

Visual C++ For Dummies gives you everything you need to
master Visual C++ and harness the power and portability of C++
today!